Description

Frederick Ashton’s Ondine – Opus Arte DVD

UPC: 809478010302

Product Features:

Title: Ondine
Choreographer: Frederick Ashton
Music: Hans Werner Henze (1926–2012)
Performers: Miyako Yoshida, Edward Watson, Genesia Rosato, Ricardo Cervera, Artists of The Royal Ballet
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor: Barry Wordsworth
Format: DVD
Region: All Regions
Audio: LPCM Stereo, DTS Digital Surround
Video: NTSC, Anamorphic 16:9
Running Time: 114 minutes
Release Year: 2010
Extra Features: Cast gallery, The Making of Ondine – an interview with Hans Werner Henze

Overview

Frederick Ashton’s Ondine is a captivating ballet, set in an enchanting underwater world. This Opus Arte DVD features Miyako Yoshida in the role of Ondine, originally created for the legendary Margot Fonteyn. With Edward Watson as Palemon, the ballet tells the mystical tale of love between a water nymph and a mortal man. The stunning choreography by Ashton is complemented by Hans Werner Henze’s specially commissioned score, which captures the beauty and changing moods of the sea. Filmed in High Definition at the Royal Opera House, this production brings together the talents of The Royal Ballet and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, conducted by Barry Wordsworth.

Interesting Facts

Ondine is one of Frederick Ashton’s lesser-performed works, first premiering in 1958 with Margot Fonteyn in the title role.
Hans Werner Henze’s score was specifically commissioned for this ballet, and his modern, vibrantly colored music perfectly matches the fluid and mystical themes of the production.
Miyako Yoshida, a former Principal of The Royal Ballet, delivers a mesmerizing performance as Ondine, showcasing her graceful yet powerful interpretation of the character.
The set and costume design by Lila de Nobili bring a shimmering, watery effect to the stage, enhancing the ethereal atmosphere of the underwater world.
The production is filmed in High Definition and recorded in surround sound, offering an immersive experience of this rare and beautiful ballet.